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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 820
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Ed Smith, who is retiring on April 30, 2009, after more |
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than 37 years of outstanding service with Macy's; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Smith began his career in February of 1972 at |
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Foley's Department Store, which later became Macy's; he started |
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as a credit promotion manager and rose through the ranks to hold |
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several executive positions, most recently vice president of |
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public relations, special events, community affairs and visitor |
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services for the Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana region; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. Smith has been noted |
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for his superior organizational skills and expertise; talented |
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and resourceful, he has handled his many responsibilities with |
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exceptional efficiency and dedication; and |
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WHEREAS, Active in civic affairs, Mr. Smith has served many |
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local organizations, including AIDS Foundation Houston, the |
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Alley Theatre, Casa de Esperanza de los Niños, the Downtown |
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Houston Alliance, and Ronald McDonald House; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary employee, Mr. Smith is respected and |
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admired by his colleagues, and his presence at Macy's will be |
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greatly missed; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby |
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commend Ed Smith on his many years of exceptional service to |
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Macy's and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all |
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his future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Ellis |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 4, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |